Having hydrophobic soil that repels water can be frustrating. But there are many ways to fix the problem naturally and organically. A quick fix to hydrophobic soil is using wetting agents to reduce the cohesion and surface tension of the water to better infiltrate the soil. More permanent solutions include adding organic matter and mulching …
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Some people fertilize their orchids using things from the kitchen, like coffee, milk, or even bananas. However, not anything natural is a good fertilizer for indoor orchids, which are mostly epiphytic (or orchids that do not grow in soil). Since most orchids do not grow like most plants in soil, a good natural fertilizer should …
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Time and again people say that the secret to their healthy plants is just one thing: rice water—the water they use to wash rice before cooking. Similarly, others recycle the water used in washing beans or in cooking potatoes to water their plants. Is rice water or potato water a good fertilizer for orchids? Although …
We all know what kelp is but few know about its benefits for orchids, especially for the struggling ones in your collection. How is kelp or seaweed beneficial for orchids? Kelp or seaweed extract is an excellent organic stimulant for plant growth. It is not a fertilizer but a rich source of growth hormones, especially …
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It is well-known that leftover coffee or spent coffee grounds makes a great organic fertilizer for the garden. But, is coffee really good for your orchids as well, especially if you grow them indoors? Coffee is not good for epiphytic orchids because they don’t grow in soil with organisms to break down the nitrogen in …
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